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Frequently asked questions

Q. Where is First Gear based?
A.
First Gear used cars are based in Whitwick, Leicestershire in the East Midlands. All our used cars can be viewed at the address at the bottom of this page. A map and directions can be found here.


Q. Do you accept part exchanges?
A. Yes, come and see us in your car and we can offer valuations on viewing. More details can be found here


Q.
Are the vehicles HPI checked?
A. Yes, all vehicles are checked prior to purchase. For more info about HPI checks click here.


Q. Can I return my car if I change my mind?
A. Yes. All vehicles are offered with a 7 day/350 miles exchange plan. You may exchange your car for another similar priced vehicle within 7 days/350 miles (whichever comes sooner).


Q. How much deposit will I need to secure a car?
A. £100 deposit will hold any vehicle on sale for a period of 24 hours. A £300 deposit will hold any vehicle on sale for a period of 48 hours. Deposits for our used cars are non-refundable.**


Q. Do you offer finance facilities?
A. Yes, we offer finance at very competitive rates (12.9% typical APR). Please contact us for more details


Q. How many vehicles do you have to choose from?
A. We usually have around 20 cars available for viewing/test drives. All cars currently available can be viewed on our website or on the Auto Trader database at www.autotrader.co.uk. Unlike many of our competitors, all used car prices can be viewed online.


Q. What payment methods do you accept?
A. First Gear can accept Switch, Delta, Maestro, all major credit cards, building society cheques, bankers drafts, or cash. 


Q. How are your cars prepared for sale?
A. All our used cars are fully valeted with 12 months MOT



Telephone enquiries:

Office tel: 01530 811077. Lines open 9am to 6pm, Mon-Fri & 10am to 4pm weekends. Or call Tim on 07971 997464 or Danny on 07971 997465 until 8pm, 7 days


E-mail enquiries:

enquiries@firstgearcars.co.uk

Most e-mails are responded to within 24 hours. For a faster and more comprehensive response, please contact us by phone or visit us at:

First Gear
15 The Market Place
Whitwick
LE67 5DT

Click here for directions


Website/webmaster enquiries:

If you have a suggestion for our site or notice a problem with the site, or would like any other advice related to the site, please contact the webmaster:
webmaster@firstgearcars.co.uk


** Deposit payments may be made either by cheque or cash.

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Current used cars (as of 4/07/08)


BMW 316ti SE, 3 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 2002 52 Reg

84,500 miles, GREEN. ABS, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Central locking, Computer, Cruise control, Driver airbag, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Foglights, Front armrest, Head restraints, Immobiliser, Park distance control, Passenger airbag, Power assisted steering, Radio/Cassette, Side airbags, Rear headrests, Traction control. Insurance Group:11 £5,999

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BMW 316ti SE, 3 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 2002 52 Reg

 


TOYOTA RAV-4 2.0 VX, 5 Doors, Manual, Estate, Petrol, 2001 Y Reg

112,000 miles, SILVER. ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Computer, Driver airbag, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Electric sunroof, Foglights, Folding rear seats, Immobiliser, Passenger airbag, Power assisted steering, Remote locking, Roof rails, Radio/CD Multichanger, Service history. Insurance Group:11. MOT until April 2009 £5,299

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TOYOTA RAV-4 2.0 VX, 5 Doors, Manual, Estate, Petrol, 2001 Y Reg

 


RENAULT Laguna 1.9 Dci Dynamique, 5 Doors, Manual, Estate, Diesel, 2004 54 Reg

85,500 miles, BLUE. ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Alloy wheels, Central locking, Climate Control, Computer, Driver airbag, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Electric sunroof, Foglights, Head restraints, Headlight washers, Folding rear seats, Lumbar support, Immobiliser, Passenger airbag, Power assisted steering, Rear armrest, Remote locking, Roof rails, Side airbags, Radio/CD, Rear headrests, Sports seats, Service history. Insurance Group:9 £4,699

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RENAULT Laguna 1.9 Dci Dynamique, 5 Doors, Manual, Estate, Diesel, 2004 54 Reg

 


TOYOTA Avensis 2.0 D4-D GS, 5 Doors, Manual, Estate, Diesel, 2002 02 Reg

82,000 miles, White. electric windows x2, Service history, very good family estate, ABS, Air conditioning, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Navigation system, Power assisted steering, Remote locking. Insurance Group:8 £3,999

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TOYOTA Avensis 2.0 D4-D GS, 5 Doors, Manual, Estate, Diesel, 2002 02 Reg

 


PEUGEOT 206 2.0 GTi, 3 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 2003 52 Reg

75,000 miles, Silver. ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Computer, Driver airbag, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Foglights, Front armrest, Head restraints, Folding rear seats, Immobiliser, Passenger airbag, Power assisted steering, Rear armrest, Remote locking, Side airbags, Radio/CD Multichanger, Rear headrests, Sports seats, Service history. Insurance Group:14 £3,799

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PEUGEOT 206 2.0 GTi, 3 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 2003 52 Reg

 


ALFA ROMEO 156 2.4 JTD, 4 Doors, Manual, Saloon, Diesel, 2002 51 Reg

89,000 miles, RED. ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Alloy wheels, Driver airbag, Electric mirrors, Foglights, Front armrest, Head restraints, Lumbar support, Immobiliser, Passenger airbag, Power assisted steering, Rear armrest, Remote locking, Radio/Cassette, Side airbags, Rear headrests, electric windows x2, JUST SERVICED. Insurance Group:14 £3,499

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ALFA ROMEO 156 2.4 JTD, 4 Doors, Manual, Saloon, Diesel, 2002 51 Reg

 


FIAT Punto 1.2 ELX, 5 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 2002 02 Reg

GREEN. ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Computer, Electric windows, Head restraints, Folding rear seats, Lumbar support, Immobiliser, Passenger airbag, Power assisted steering, Radio/Cassette, Rear headrests, Service history. Insurance Group:4 £2,999

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FIAT Punto 1.2 ELX, 5 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 2002 02 Reg

 


AUDI A4 1.8 SE, 4 Doors, Manual, Saloon, Petrol, 2000 X Reg

138,500 miles, Blue. ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Alloy wheels, Climate Control, Computer, Driver airbag, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Foglights, Head restraints, Immobiliser, Passenger airbag, Power assisted steering, Remote locking, Radio/Cassette, Side airbags, Rear headrests, Service history. Insurance Group:13 £2,999

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AUDI A4 1.8 SE, 4 Doors, Manual, Saloon, Petrol, 2000 X Reg

 


FORD Puma 1.7i 16v, 3 Doors, Manual, Coupe, Petrol, 1999 T Reg

67,000 miles, Blue. ABS, Adjustable seats, Alloy wheels, Driver airbag, Electric windows, Head restraints, Folding rear seats, Immobiliser, Power assisted steering, Remote locking, Sports seats, Service history, Air conditioning, CD. Insurance Group:12 £2,799

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FORD Puma 1.7i 16v, 3 Doors, Manual, Coupe, Petrol, 1999 T Reg

 


SUZUKI Liana 1.6 GLX, 4 Doors, Manual, Saloon, Petrol, 2003 03 Reg

66,500 miles, Silver. ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Air conditioning, Computer, Driver airbag, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Foglights, Front armrest, Head restraints, Folding rear seats, Immobiliser, Passenger airbag, Power assisted steering, Remote locking, Side airbags, Radio/CD, Rear headrests, Service history. Insurance Group:7 £2,699

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SUZUKI Liana 1.6 GLX, 4 Doors, Manual, Saloon, Petrol, 2003 03 Reg

 


PEUGEOT 306 1.4 Meridian, 5 Doors, Hatchback, Petrol, 2001 Y Reg

77,265 miles, Silver. electric windows x2, Service history, ABS, Power assisted steering, Remote locking £2,599

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PEUGEOT 306 1.4 Meridian, 5 Doors, Hatchback, Petrol, 2001 Y Reg

 


PEUGEOT 306 2.0 HDi 90 LX, 5 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Diesel, 2000 V Reg

131,000 miles, SILVER. ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Computer, Driver airbag, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Electric sunroof, Foglights, Front armrest, Head restraints, Folding rear seats, Immobiliser, Passenger airbag, Power assisted steering, Rear armrest, Remote locking, Radio/Cassette, Rear headrests, Service history. Insurance Group:5 £2,499

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PEUGEOT 306 2.0 HDi 90 LX, 5 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Diesel, 2000 V Reg

 


FIAT Seicento 1.1i SX, 3 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 2001 51 Reg

25,000 miles, BLACK. Adjustable steering column/wheel, Central locking, Computer, Driver airbag, Electric windows, Head restraints, Folding rear seats, Immobiliser, Power assisted steering, Radio/Cassette, Rear headrests, Sunroof, Service history. Insurance Group:1 £2,199

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FIAT Seicento 1.1i SX, 3 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 2001 51 Reg

 


ROVER 45 1.6i Impression, 5 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 2001 Y Reg

67,500 miles, RED. ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Computer, Driver airbag, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Head restraints, Folding rear seats, Lumbar support, Immobiliser, Passenger airbag, Power assisted steering, Remote locking, Radio/Cassette, Side airbags, Service history. Insurance Group:9 £1,799

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ROVER 45 1.6i Impression, 5 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 2001 Y Reg

 


DAEWOO Lanos 1.6 SX, 5 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 1999 V Reg

54,500 miles, GREEN. ABS, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Air conditioning, Central locking, Driver airbag, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Foglights, Head restraints, Folding rear seats, Immobiliser, Passenger airbag, Power assisted steering, Radio/Cassette, Service history. Insurance Group:6. MOT until May 2009 £1,299

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DAEWOO Lanos 1.6 SX, 5 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 1999 V Reg

 


FIAT Tempra 1.9 TD SX, 5 Doors, Manual, Station Wagon, Diesel, 1994 M Reg

White. Service history, very good family estate, Central locking, Power assisted steering, Radio/Cassette, Sunroof. Insurance Group:10. MOT until Nov 2008 £699

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FIAT Tempra 1.9 TD SX, 5 Doors, Manual, Station Wagon, Diesel, 1994 M Reg

 


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